MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front track rod end dust cover periashed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover perished
Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
advise speedo not working
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
advise speedo not working
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BKR 755Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKR 755Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BKR 755Y registered?
BKR 755Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is BKR 755Y safe to buy?
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